Trafalgar Arms

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-12

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Trafalgar Arms is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Trafalgar Arms, 254 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5HH, in the Portsmouth local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Portsmouth oversees 1,857 registered food businesses, of which 71% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Portsmouth is 4.4 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
The Trafalgar Arms, 254 Fratton Road, Portsmouth
Postcode
PO1 5HH
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
112007

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Trafalgar Arms?

Trafalgar Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Portsmouth.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Trafalgar Arms last inspected?

Trafalgar Arms was last inspected on 2025-09-12. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Trafalgar Arms located?

Trafalgar Arms is located at The Trafalgar Arms, 254 Fratton Road, Portsmouth , PO1 5HH, in the Portsmouth local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO1 postcode area.